Musically, the song was designed to have a cinematic, "Bond theme-lite" atmosphere.
: She chose to write from the viewpoint of someone who voted "Leave" but later felt a deep sense of betrayal and regret .
: In recent years, Faith has spoken candidly about the "guilt and stigma" she felt following the end of her long-term relationship with the father of her children.
Although "Guilty" was written about a specific political moment, the theme of "guilt" has remained central to Faith’s public life and later work: